Redwood Family Dermatology

In July 2002, Jeffrey Sugarman MD started his practice as a solo physician. He was later joined by Albert Peng MD, Judith Hong, MD, Ligaya Park, DO, Angela Wyble PA-C and Heather Lowe PA-C. The practice also offers the services of an esthetician, Dionne Ferronato. In August 2006 we opened a satellite office in Ukiah which allows us to help the patients from northern and coastal areas without such a long drive.

Together we strive to be leaders in management of skin health and skin disease by providing the highest level of care, and offering outstanding service. Our providers are committed to clinical, professional, ethical, and academic excellence through active engagement in ongoing medical education, sensitivity to our patients’ needs, and community service.

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Providers:

Redwood Family Dermatology is dedicated to offering you the highest quality services through years of professional service in the dermatology field. For more information about our facilities providers, please select a link below.

Our Mission

To provide patients with the highest possible level of care. We strive to be leaders in the management of skin disease and skin health by maintaining professional excellence and providing outstanding service. Our providers are committed to clinical, professional, ethical, and academic excellence through active engagement in ongoing medical education, sensitivity to our patients’ needs, and community service.

Services Offered

We are a full service Dermatology office and are proud to have the following services available for our patients:

Botox and Dysport for fine facial lines such as crows feet and forehead

Restylane and Juvederm for deep skin folds, facial lines and around lips

Pediatric Dermatology

Dr. Sugarman is a board certified pediatrician and dermatologist. Dr. Sugarman has advanced training in the care and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with common and rare disorders of the skin.

We routinely manage the following conditions:

Acne

Eczema and other forms of dermatitis

Warts, molluscum contagiosum and other viral and bacterial skin infections

Mohs Surgery

Developed by Frederic E. Mohs, M.D. in the 1930s, Mohs Micrographic Surgery for the removal of skin cancer is a highly precise, highly effective method that excises not only the visible tumor but also any ?roots? that may have extended beneath the skin surface. Five-year cure rates have been demonstrated up to 99 percent for first-treatment cancers and 95 percent for recurring cancers.

Mohs surgery involves the systematic removal and microscopic analysis of thin layers of tissue at the tumor site until the last traces of the cancer have been eliminated. The immediate and complete microscopic examination and evaluation of excised tissue is what differentiates Mohs surgery from other cancer removal procedures. Only cancerous tissue is removed, minimizing both post-operative wound size scar and the chance of recurrence.

Mohs surgery is most commonly used for basal and squamous cell carcinomas. Cancers that are likely to recur or have already recurred are often treated using this technique because it is so thorough. High precision makes Mohs surgery ideal for the elimination of cancers in cosmetically and functionally critical areas such as the face.

Mohs physicians are highly trained to function as surgeon, pathologist and reconstructive surgeon during the cancer removal process. They work in offices equipped with appropriate surgical and laboratory facilities, and are supported by Mohs-trained nursing and technical staff.

As with any surgery, there is a risk of scarring. There may be temporary or permanent numbness or muscle weakness in the area. Other possible complications include tenderness, itching and pains. Dr. Parks works with and refers to plastic surgeons when large wound size requires.

For more information regarding Moh’s surgery, please watch the following video provided by the American College of Mohs Surgery.

Cosmetic Procedures

When you look good, you feel good. Your outlook changes, and you expect the best for yourself. But if you’re troubled by skin imperfections, you know the frustration. You do the same at-home treatment over and over again, only to have the problem return.

Wouldn’t it be great to have a method that lasts longer – without the hassle? And to find it at a place you trust?

At Redwood Family Dermatology, we are proud to offer an extensive range of cosmetic procedures and services for women and men, performed by staff who work together to achieve your overall goals – be they medical or cosmetic.

We offer state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures that are safe and very effective.

Don’t wait any longer to look as young as you feel. Costs for these treatments are probably less than you would expect. We have financing available for those who qualify. We participate with Care Credit for patients interested in financing options.

Evens out skin tone for people with pigmentation problems. Helps in diminishing fine lines and improves the texture of the skin. This peel accelerates the clearing of acne without the irritating effects of Retin A. (Glycolic peels are typically a series of 6, once a week. Stop use of Retin A one week prior.) Pre-purchase a series of 6 for $390, a savings of $60!

B Lift $100 (30 minutes):

This treatment contains a skin renewal agent with a unique formulation of salicylic acid. It helps improve the appearance of superficial lines, uneven pigmentation, acne rosacea and melasma. This is a stronger peel than the glycolic peel procedure and sometimes needs a repeat procedure.

Hair Removal

Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses a laser – an intense, pulsating beam of light – to remove unwanted hair. During laser hair removal, a laser beam passes through the skin to an individual hair follicle. The intense heat of the laser damages the hair follicle, which inhibits future hair growth.

Laser hair removal is most effective for people who have light skin and dark hair. Although laser hair removal effectively slows hair growth, it doesn’t guarantee permanent hair removal. It typically takes several laser hair removal treatments to provide an extended hair-free period. Periodic maintenance treatments may be needed as well.

IPL Treatment

Both the pleasures and stresses of life, along with the simple passage of time, tend to cause our skin to appear older. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), is a non-ablative mixture of many wavelengths of light which work beneath the skin’s surface to greatly reduce brown spots, discolorations, redness, and broken capillaries. IPL also improves skin tone and texture, and minimizes fine lines by inducing significant structural change in the epidermis and dermis. Generally, a series of three to six IPL treatments is needed to gradually give your skin a more homogeneous appearance.

Vbeam®

The Vbeam® pulsed dye laser is the gold standard for the treatment of vascular lesions and age spots, but it has a wide variety of applications. The following are some of the lesions and conditions for which the Vbeam maybe used.

BLU-U Light Photodynamic Therapy

Levulan Photodynamic Therapy is for the treatment of moderate Actinic Keratoses. This treatment consists of Levulan Kerastick topical solution applied to the affected area along with BLU-U photodynamic light. Levulan makes the lesions sensitive to light; therefore when exposed to the BLU-U, this light causes reactions which destroy the pre cancerous cells. This treatment is particularly desirable on the face, where other methods of treatment may leave white spots. Patients have often reported a positive cosmetic response after receiving the treatment.